F1 Fast Facts: Australian Grand Prix

Ahead of the season-opener in Albert Park, Melbourne on Sunday, let’s look at all the facts and statistics you’ll ever need as we move in to a new era of Formula 1, starting with the Australian Grand Prix.

Number of Laps: 58

Circuit Length: 5.303km/3.295miles

Number of Corners: 16

Local Start Time: 16.00

Race Distance: 307.574km/191.118miles

Chances of Safety Car: 12 of the last 17 races had 1 or more SC deployments (2 in 2016)